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Yaeyama Island-Hopping: Taketomi + Hateruma

TAKETOMI ISLAND

On our first afternoon in the Yaeyamas, we took the easy, 15-minute ferry to Taketomi Island, renowned for its strong Ryukyu culture and architecture. I had hoped to cycle along the gravel paths, or at least take a slow water buffalo cart ride, through the traditional village.

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Yaeyama Island-Hopping: Kuro + Kohama

KURO ISLAND

Nori seemed too relaxed the next morning. She wasn’t rushing the boys at all.

“Do you still plan on catching the 9:20 ferry to Kuro?” I asked.

“No!? I thought you said we could catch the 10:30?” she replied, perturbed.

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